Tag Archives: Lower Stonnall

Along for the ride

Posted on December 28, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Just before Christmas, I got hold of a new bike cam. It’s a GoPro HD Hero black edition, which has some pretty nifty features, including less distortion from the lens and better performance in low light. I’ve been using it ever since I got it, but the weather and dull commutes haven’t been conducive to decent ride videos.
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The remains of the day

Posted on September 9, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Another ride video for the exiles in far away parts. The sunset last night was amazing, and to be out around Stonnall in it was just magical. This is a journey down Main Street, up through Thornes, Gravelley Lane to … Continue reading →

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Spring. There’s certainly something in the air.

Posted on February 19, 2012 by BrownhillsBob

Today, I set our for a short ride in the snow at 10:30am. Just a potter, things to do, you know how it is. I came back at 6pm. A nice 55 mile run through a chilly,lightly snow-dusted but sunny … Continue reading →

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Heavy metal

Posted on July 27, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

This is a bit of an odd one that may interest the Stonnall folks – particularly Julian Ward-Davies. On Saturday afternoon, when I was pottering around Lower Stonnall, I took a ride up the rough track that runs between Gravelly … Continue reading →

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Travelogue…

Posted on April 7, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

My 30 days of biking project continues. Please check my Tumblr mini-blog for the latest pictures and videos…

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